Ptuj
Ptuj Castle is an agglomeration of styles from the 14th to the 18th centuries, but it is nonetheless a majestic sight, sitting high on the hill…
Must-see attractions in Ptuj
Basilica of the Patroness Mary
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The pilgrimage Basilica of the Patroness Mary, in Ptujska Gora village 14km southwest of Ptuj, contains one of the most treasured objects in Slovenia: a…
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Funnel-shaped Slovenski trg is the centre of old Ptuj. The 16th-century City Tower dominates the square's eastern side. Roman tombstones and sacrificial…
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Pedestrian Prešernova ulica was the town’s market in the Middle Ages. The arched spans above some of the narrow side streets support older buildings. The…
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Carefully restored and newly reopened to the public, Ptuj's Dominican Monastery was first established in 1230, though much of its original medieval…
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The 5m-tall Orpheus Monument stands in the middle of Slovenski trg. This Roman tombstone from the 2nd century, with scenes from the Orpheus myth, was used…
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In the middle of Slovenski trg, this tower was erected in the 16th century. Roman tombstones and sacrificial altars from Poetovio were incorporated into…
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On the northern side of Slovenski trg, the Mediterranean-style Ljutomer House was built in 1565 and now houses the TIC.
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This massive Minorite monastery, with its 17th-century plague pillar, was established in the 13th century. Because the Franciscan Minorites dedicated…
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On the east side of Slovenski trg, this church reveals an array of styles from Romanesque to neo-Gothic. The church contains some lovely late-14th-century…
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This vast 18th-century manor, built in baroque style, is 5km outside Makole (30km southwest from Ptuj). Guided tours around part of the palatial interior,…
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On the northern side of the Minorite monastery's inner courtyard, the Church of Sts Peter and Paul is one of the most beautiful examples of early Gothic…
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About 150m west of the Minorite Monastery is circular Drava Tower, a Renaissance water tower built as a defence against the Turks in 1551. It houses the…
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This renovated yellow mansion was the erstwhile home of the Salzburg bishops and a number of aristocratic families over the centuries.
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On the northern side of Slovenski trg are several interesting buildings, including the 16th-century Provost’s House.
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Ptuj's newly opened city gallery concentrates on contemporary art with a particular emphasis on local artists.
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Ptuj's baroque Old Town Hall is one of several interesting buildings on the northern side of Slovenski trg.
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The Late Gothic House, dating from about 1400, has an unusual projection held up by a Moor's head.
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Ptuj castle’s Renaissance Peruzzi Portal (1570) adorns the castle approach from Grajska ulica.
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This monument to St Florian (1745) stands in the northwest corner of Mestni Trg.
